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Should Parents Be Concerned Over Apple's New 'NameDrop' Feature? Should Parents Be Concerned Over Apple's New 'NameDrop' Feature?
Should Parents Be Concerned Over Apple's New 'NameDrop' Feature? Concerns are mounting over a feature on Apple's new iOS 17 update, but tech experts and some law enforcement officials say NameDrop is safe. NameDrop allows contact information to be shared with other Apple users. But not without both devices having iOS 17 installed. And not without being extremely close, or touching. And not without consent. To initiate the transfer of contact information, both devices must have the new update, be unlocked, and be very close or touching for several seconds.  Then, a screen will appear at the top of the device with prompts to "receive only" or "share." T…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards On Long Island, Police Say Know Them? Duo Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards On Long Island, Police Say
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards On Long Island, Police Say Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a duo who allegedly used a stolen credit card. Eight credit cards were stolen from a shopping cart at Costco, located at 625 Broadhollow Road in Melville, on Thursday, Sept. 14 around 12 p.m.  Two people attempted to use the cards at Apple, located in the Walt Whitman Shops, in Huntington Station later that day. One purchase for approximately $2,300 was successful, police said. The man was described as Hispanic in his mid-20s with a tattoo on his right leg and the woman was described as Hispanic and o…

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by Kathy Reakes
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String Of Scams Steals Over $500,000 From Nassau Residents String Of Scams Steals Over $500,000 From Nassau Residents
String Of Scams Steals Over $500,000 From Nassau Residents Three separate scams, all happening in the span of a week, have targeted older Nassau residents and cost them thousands of dollars each. On Monday, April 24, the Nassau County Police Department reported a string of cons that targeted the citizens, all of whom were over the age of 65. The first reported incident happened in Farmingdale on Thursday, April 6, when detectives reported that a 69-year-old woman received a call from someone claiming to be an Apple employee. The scammer convinced the victim that her computer and all accounts had been compromised. In order to keep her money s…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Repeat Home Burglar Busted By Air Tag On Long Island Gets More Prison Time Repeat Home Burglar Busted By Air Tag On Long Island Gets More Prison Time
Repeat Home Burglar Busted By Air Tag On Long Island Gets More Prison Time A violent felon with a history of breaking into Long Island homes is heading back to prison after pleading guilty to another burglary charge. Jose Osorio, age 58, was sentenced to 16 years to life in prison on Monday, Feb. 27 in Suffolk County Court. It followed his guilty plea to a second-degree burglary charge in November 2022. Prosecutors said Osorio broke into a Babylon home through a basement window in May 2022 and stole numerous items. Suffolk County Police later tracked him down using an Apple Air Tag that was on a car key fob he had stolen. Osario was arrested at a pawn shop as he…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Know Him? Man Wanted For Greenlawn Burglary Know Him? Man Wanted For Greenlawn Burglary
Know Him? Man Wanted For Greenlawn Burglary Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly broke into a home and stole an expensive ring, computers, and other items. The incident took place in Greenlawn in December. Suffolk County Police said a man broke into a home on Lawrence Street and stole a gold Cartier ring, a Dell Latitude 7490 Intel Core laptop, a Google Pixelbook, and a 13-inch 2012 Apple Macbook Pro.  The items are valued at approximately $4,020. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Anyone with inf…

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by Kathy Reakes
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'Persistent Violent Felony Offender': LI Man On Parole Admits To Home Burglary, DA Says 'Persistent Violent Felony Offender': LI Man On Parole Admits To Home Burglary, DA Says
'Persistent Violent Felony Offender': LI Man On Parole Admits To Home Burglary, DA Says A Long Island man faces significant jail time after admitting to burglarizing a home while on parole, District Attorney officials said. On Wednesday, May 4, Jose Osorio of Babylon broke into a home in Babylon through a basement window and stole multiple items, including a key fob for a vehicle, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney.  Because the key fob had an Apple air tag attached to it, police were able to track it down to Osorio's address, which identified him as a suspect, Tierney said.  Osorio was then arrested at a local pawn shop while trying …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Seen Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing Credit Cards On Long Island, Making $6K In Purchases Seen Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing Credit Cards On Long Island, Making $6K In Purchases
Seen Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing Credit Cards On Long Island, Making $6K In Purchases Authorities are searching for two women who are wanted for stealing credit cards from a customer at a Long Island restaurant and making thousands of dollars worth of purchases. Two women stole credit cards from a purse hanging on a chair at TOA Asian Fusion, located on Walt Whitman Road in Melville, at about 2 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 22, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers reported on Tuesday, Nov. 29. The women then used the credit cards to make about $6,000 worth of purchases at Apple and Bloomingdale’s in Huntington Station, Crime Stoppers said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offerin…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Apple Discontinues iPod After 20-Year Run Apple Discontinues iPod After 20-Year Run
Apple Discontinues iPod After 20-Year Run It’s the end of an era for tech-lovers as Apple announced its plan to discontinue the once groundbreaking iPod. Since reinventing the portable music scene forever in 2001, the iPod will soon be a relic of the past as Apple and other tech companies have since eclipsed the device, which had its latest iteration released in 2019. The original iPod, introduced on Oct. 23, 2001, was the first MP3 player to pack the ability to hold upwards of 1,000 songs with a 10-hour battery all inside a 6.5-ounce package, according to the company. The original iPodApple “iPod has captivated users all ov…

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by Zak Failla
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Bad Actors Using Apple AirTags To Track People's Locations, Personal Belongings, NY AG Warns Bad Actors Using Apple AirTags To Track People's Locations, Personal Belongings, NY AG Warns
Bad Actors Using Apple AirTags To Track People's Locations, Personal Belongings, NY AG Warns The New York Attorney General is cautioning about bad apples who have been using Apple to track their locations and belongings. Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert with safety recommendations to protect New Yorkers from bad actors who have been using Apple AirTags to track individuals’ locations and belongings with malicious intent. According to the AG, those targeted have reported finding unknown AirTags attached to their cars, and in their purses, coat pockets, and other personal property. Others have reportedly received alerts on their phones that their location inform…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Two Teens Nabbed For String Of Robberies At Nassau County T-Mobile Stores Two Teens Nabbed For String Of Robberies At Nassau County T-Mobile Stores
Two Teens Nabbed For String Of Robberies At Nassau County T-Mobile Stores Two teens on Long Island are facing a host of charges after forcibly stealing Apple products from several T-Mobile stores and threatening violence when employees sought to intervene, police said. In Nassau County, police Robbery Squad detectives said that Lanizja Myers, of Rosedale, and Brooklyn resident Elyanni Sesay, both 19, entered the T-Mobile locations and forcibly removed Apple iPhones and Apple Watches. Investigators said that in the instances when a store employee would attempt to stop them, the two teens threatened that they had a weapon and displayed a taser and pepper spray. Po…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Valley Stream T-Mobile Store Robbed Of Apple Watches, Phones, Police Say Valley Stream T-Mobile Store Robbed Of Apple Watches, Phones, Police Say
Valley Stream T-Mobile Store Robbed Of Apple Watches, Phones, Police Say Police are searching for a group of alleged robbers who ripped off numerous iPhones and Apple watches from a Long Island T-Mobil store. The incident took place around 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 4 at the store located at 348 West Sunrise Highway in Valley Stream. According to Nassau County Police Robbery Squad detectives, four individuals including one Black man three Black women entered the store and inquired if the store sold Apple watches.   The man stood by the door, as the three women approached the iPhone display. The woman began ripping the iPhones from the counter while one…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
iPhone 13 Unveiled: Here's What Apple Announced At Its Event, Including New iPad, Watch iPhone 13 Unveiled: Here's What Apple Announced At Its Event, Including New iPad, Watch
iPhone 13 Unveiled: Here's What Apple Announced At Its Event, Including New iPad, Watch Apple unveiled its next generation of products, including the new iPhone 13 and other must-have items for techies. At a virtual event held virtually from California on Tuesday, Sept. 14, Apple CEO Tim Cook showcased four new iPhones, a new Apple Watch, and new iPads, each with features that will prove to be an upgrade over the previous generation of products. The new smartphones - the iPhone 13 mini, the iPhone 13, the iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max - will include basic upgrades such as better cameras, improved battery life, and faster processing on its devices with the “fastest…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Apple Issues Emergency Security Update To Fix No-Click Spyware Hack Apple Issues Emergency Security Update To Fix No-Click Spyware Hack
Apple Issues Emergency Security Update To Fix No-Click Spyware Hack Apple is advising all users to update their devices to fix a rare no-click security vulnerability in its products. The move comes after researchers from the University of Toronto discovered a flaw that allowed hackers to infect anyone's devices with highly invasive spyware. All of Apple’s operating systems, including those for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches, are vulnerable. Apple users should get an alert to update those devices. It's the first known instance of an attack that does not require a victim to click on a link or open unknown infected files. The researchers believ…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
'Update Now' Warning Issued To All iPhone Users: Here's Why 'Update Now' Warning Issued To All iPhone Users: Here's Why
'Update Now' Warning Issued To All iPhone Users: Here's Why Owners of iPhones, Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches are being encouraged by Apple to update their devices as soon as possible to protect their products from a security flaw. A series of updates for those products to address the security vulnerability, with macOS Big Sur 11.2.3, watchOS 7.3.2 and iOS and iPadOS 14.4.1 becoming available for download. Apple said that it the update “is important and recommended for all users.” According to the company, the latest patch resolves a memory corruption bug in WebKit, the engine that powers Safari. The application is installed on all devices, and e…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Tech Industry Eyes Next Big Thing Amid Drop In Smartphone Sales Tech Industry Eyes Next Big Thing Amid Drop In Smartphone Sales
Tech Industry Eyes Next Big Thing Amid Drop In Smartphone Sales Now that more than 80 percent of American adults own smartphones, tech industries are developing the next big thing. Prompted by a drop in smartphone sales over the past two years, many technology companies - including Apple, Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and Amazon - to get back to research and development, CNBC reported. So what will the next big thing be, according to tech companies? Augmented reality or AR is otherwise known as mixed reality. Here is a still from a video by Apple showing how its new AR (augmented reality) platform will display on a smartphone.Apple This isn’t the…

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by Kristin Palpini
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Apple Urging iPhone, iPad Users To Update Operating Systems To Fix Security Flaws Apple Urging iPhone, iPad Users To Update Operating Systems To Fix Security Flaws
Apple Urging iPhone, iPad Users To Update Operating Systems To Fix Security Flaws Apple is urging iPhone and iPad users to immediately update their devices' operating system to the newly released iOS and iPadOS 14.4 to fix security flaws that may have been exploited by hackers in previous versions. On its support webpage, the company said that there was a trio of security flaws that “may have been actively exploited,” though little other information has been provided about the potential breach. “Apple does not disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until an investigation has occurred and patches or releases are available,” they noted on the webpage. According to …

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by Zak Failla
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6-Year-Old Spends $16,000 On In-App Purchases, Mother Blames Apple 6-Year-Old Spends $16,000 On In-App Purchases, Mother Blames Apple
6-Year-Old Spends $16,000 On In-App Purchases, Mother Blames Apple While a real-estate broker in Fairfield County was working from home, in the next room, her 6-year-old son racked up over $16,000 in just a month, buying in-app purchases from the Sonic Forces mobile game on her iPad.  Now, according to a report from the New York Post, 41-year-old Wilton resident Jessica Johnson blames Apple, feeling that their devices should have pre-set settings to prevent unauthorized users from making in-app purchases without providing verification.  Instead, as she was reportedly told by Apple representatives, parents must change their settings to block their…

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by Christina Coulter
Lifestyle
Apple Headphones, Smartwatches, and More Cyber Monday Tech Deals Not To Pass Up Apple Headphones, Smartwatches, and More Cyber Monday Tech Deals Not To Pass Up
Apple Headphones, Smartwatches, and More Cyber Monday Tech Deals Not To Pass Up The holidays are creeping up quickly, which means getting your shopping list together for your loved ones. As the gifts pile up, your dollars tend to go down. Lessen the blow on your credit card bill this season and get awesome deals on great products. Be sure to use the coupon code CMSAVE20 at checkout to get 20% off all of these electronic essentials and accessories (some exclusions apply). Audio Apple Powerbeats 3Apple If you like listening to clear, crisp audio, a quality set of headphones or earbuds is vital. With all of today's advanced technology, there are so many options out th…

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by Daily Voice Shop
Business
COVID-19: Apple Begins Reopening Stores COVID-19: Apple Begins Reopening Stores
Covid-19: Apple Begins Reopening Stores Apple has started the slow process of reopening stores as economies have restarted throughout the nation amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Apple announced it will be opening at least 10 retail locations in New York City, while dozens will be opened in Connecticut, which has entered its second phase of reopening as of Wednesday, June 17. Hours at newly reopening Apple stores are expected to be adjusted due to the COVID-19 crisis, as will shifts by employees, and some orders will now have to be picked up by appointment only. “We are open again,” the company said in a message p…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Here's How You Should Disinfect Your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Says COVID-19: Here's How You Should Disinfect Your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Says
Covid-19: Here's How You Should Disinfect Your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Says Even Apple can’t escape the spread of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The tech giant updated its website this week with instructions for how to clean iPhones, iPads, Mac and other Apple devices as fears of the spread of COVID-19 permeate most of the world. The new directive comes after years of Apple cautioning consumers not to use cleaning or disinfecting wipes on devices because they may scratch the protective coating on screens. The novel coronavirus changed that. “Using a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, you may gently wipe the hard, nonp…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Apple Temporarily Closes Stores COVID-19: Apple Temporarily Closes Stores
Covid-19: Apple Temporarily Closes Stores Apple is temporary closing all of its retail stores outside of Greater China amid the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The stores will be closed through Friday, March 27, CEO Tim Cook said. Online purchases may still be made at apple.com. "In our workplaces and communities, we must do all we can to prevent the spread of COVID-19," Cook said. In addition, Cook said Apple is committing $15M to help with worldwide recovery.  Cook said employees should work remotely if their job allows, and those whose work requires them to be on site should follow g…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Scam Warning: New Alert Issued For Unsolicited Apple Phishing Calls Scam Warning: New Alert Issued For Unsolicited Apple Phishing Calls
Scam Warning: New Alert Issued For Unsolicited Apple Phishing Calls Police agencies are issuing warnings of a new Apple scam targeting iPhone users. An alert has been issued cautioning that users have been receiving phone calls from fraudsters who make the call from a spoofed number that comes across the screen as “Apple.” According to police, you’re told that your account has been compromised or some other issue exists with your iPhone, laptop or other devices. The purported remedy is to purchase gift cards, and provide the serial numbers of said gift cards to the scammer on the other end of the phone. In Westchester, a Yorktown resident recently re…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Owners Of Older iPhones, iPads Must Perform Crucial Update Or Device Could Become Useless Owners Of Older iPhones, iPads Must Perform Crucial Update Or Device Could Become Useless
Owners Of Older iPhones, iPads Must Perform Crucial Update Or Device Could Become Useless Some users of older iPhone models may need to update their phones, or else risk them becoming high-tech, expensive bricks. Apple is warning users still using their iPhone 5 - which was launched nearly a decade ago and hasn’t been sold since 2013 - that they must update their operating system by Sunday, Nov. 3, or they run the risk of losing access to apps, email, web browsing and other features that make the phone smart. The iOS update is needed "to maintain accurate GPS location and to continue to use functions that rely on the correct date and time including App Store, iCloud, email and w…

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by Zak Failla
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Scam Warning: New Alert Issued For Unsolicited Apple Phishing Calls Scam Warning: New Alert Issued For Unsolicited Apple Phishing Calls
Scam Warning: New Alert Issued For Unsolicited Apple Phishing Calls Police agencies are issuing warnings of a new Apple scam that has been making the rounds targeting iPhone users. A new alert has been issued cautioning that users have been receiving phone calls from fraudsters who make the call from a spoofed number that comes across the screen as “Apple.” According to police, you’re told that your account has been compromised or some other issue exists with your iPhone, laptop or other devices. The purported remedy is to purchase gift cards, and provide the serial numbers of said gift cards to the scammer on the other end of the phone. In Westchest…

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by Zak Failla
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Scam Alert: iPhone Users Warned Not To Answer This Type Of Call Scam Alert: iPhone Users Warned Not To Answer This Type Of Call
Scam Alert: iPhone Users Warned Not To Answer This Type Of Call Scammers are running a sophisticated scheme warning iPhone users that there has been suspicious activity on their iCloud accounts. The new scam involves fraudsters making phony calls posing as Apple support staff. The calls look authentic because an actual Apple support number from a local Apple number and Apple logo will display on the screen. The callers use spoofing technology to alter the numbers that show up on the caller ID. The schemers then go to work attempting to steal information about iCloud accounts and passwords. Apple's website states that if a customer gets a call claiming…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Alexa's Listening: Amazon Now Collects More Private Data Than Any Other Company, Report Says Alexa's Listening: Amazon Now Collects More Private Data Than Any Other Company, Report Says
Alexa's Listening: Amazon Now Collects More Private Data Than Any Other Company, Report Says As convenience and accessibility become increasingly prioritized among electronics developers, many are wondering just how much privacy consumers are willing to sacrifice in order to fully reap the benefits of new technology. This is particularly the case with Amazon and its Alexa technology. Experts are coming forward and raising valid concerns about how much personal and private data the company is actually collecting on a day-to-day basis. In fact, NBC News’ Tom Costello says that the e-commerce giant “collects more personalized, private data than any other company on the planet, rivalin…

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by Valerie Musson
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Facebook Privacy Breach To Be Probed By New York Attorney General Facebook Privacy Breach To Be Probed By New York Attorney General
Facebook Privacy Breach To Be Probed By New York Attorney General Facebook isn’t getting any new likes from New York Attorney General Letitia James. James announced on Thursday, April 25 that her office was launching an investigation into Facebook’s unauthorized collection of 1.5 million Facebook users’ email contact databases. According to James, “while Facebook claims that 1.5 million contact databases were directly harvested by its email password verification process for new users, the total number of people whose information was improperly obtained may be hundreds of millions.” “It is time Facebook is held accountable for how it handles consumers' …

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by Zak Failla